If Wal-Mart Opens a Store in the Canadian Province of Quebec

question 96

Multiple Choice

If Wal-Mart opens a store in the Canadian province of Quebec, its managers would need to be knowledgeable about and comply with which of the following legislation?

• A)Federal legislation like the Employment Equity Act.
• B)The anti-discrimination laws of the provinces of Quebec.
• C)Both the federal and provincial employment laws.
• D)Because Wal-Mart's corporate headquarters is in the United States, the corporation is obligated only to adhere to U.S. employment law.

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Definitions:

Employment Relationships

The professional relationship between an employer and its employees, including rights, responsibilities, and obligations.

National Labor Relations Act

A foundational statute in United States labor law that guarantees the rights of private sector employees to organize into trade unions, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action such as strikes.

Labor Organizing

The effort by workers to form, join, or assist a union to represent their collective interests in the workplace.

National Labor Relations Board

A federal agency in the United States that oversees labor practices, ensuring the rights of employers and employees under labor laws.